Eight Global Fast-growing Fiber Optic Companies

Table of Contents

• RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc)
• Industrial Fiber Optics
• Zero dB Communications LLC
• TTI
• Opterna
• BEIJING BEETECH
• The Siemon Company
• Techlogix

RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc)

RS Group plc, formerly known as Electrocomponents plc, is a global omnichannel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders, and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. Founded by J.H. Waring and P.M. Sebestyen as Radiospares in London in 1937, it is listed on the London Stock Exchange (stock ticker: RS1) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It aims to provide an unrivaled choice of industrial and electronic products, solve problems with innovative solutions and deliver best-in-class customer service.

RS Group plc serves over 1 million customers in more than 80 countries. The company distributes over 600,000 products, including electronic components, electrical, automation and control, test and measurement equipment, engineering tools, and consumables, sourced from 2,500 suppliers.

RS Components is the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the world’s leading high-service electronics and maintenance distributor, with sales revenue of £1.24 billion as of 31 March 2013.

Industrial Fiber Optics

Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc. (IFO) has been an Arizona-registered S-corporation since 1990, with headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. In 2012 IFO met the stringent requirements for ISO 9001-2008 certification and was later updated to ISO 9001:2015 in December 2017.

IFO provides cutting-edge solutions and manufacturing technology products such as industrial networking cables, illumination fibers and bundles, medical assemblies, and optical sensors. IFO provides standard, custom design, and OEM fiber cable assemblies that utilize plastic and plastic-clad glass optical core fiber, bulk fiber cable, connectors, tools, and test equipment. It is a leader in providing top-quality educational laser and fiber optic products incorporating in-depth safety mechanisms.

Zero dB Communications LLC

Zero dB Communications, LLC, merged by Jim Bobrik with Zach Kuhlmann, with headquarters in Spokane, Washington, effectively serves the entire Pacific Northwest. Zero dB has over 50 years of combined experience in the fiber optic field. Over 12 years, its projects have ranged from splicing interstate fiber systems, the largest high-count metro systems in the United States, to numerous FTT, Metro-E, and Dark Fiber P2P projects.

With a responsibility to provide outstanding service, Zero dB has shaped and will continue to shape the direction and procedures of fiber optic splicing and testing today.

TTI

TTI, Inc., founded by Paul Andrews in 1971, is a distributor of electronic components, including capacitors, resistors, connectors, switches, relays, circuit protection, electromagnetics, discrete semiconductors, sensors, RF modules, and antennas.

As a former buyer for General Dynamics, the global aerospace and defense company, Andrews developed an approach to electronic component distribution emphasizing available-to-sell inventory, supply chain programs, and the industry’s first formal Total Quality Management program.

Opterna

Opterna International Corp., a Belden brand, was founded in 2013. Its line of business includes providing telephone voice and data communications services.

Opterna powers the heart of the digital ecosystem through a complete fiber optic portfolio covering network infrastructure, data center cabling, and pioneering SMART solutions. Opterna believes that the success of every organization depends on a solid and reliable physical infrastructure. Opterna differentiates its approach by actively listening to customers and deeply understanding their needs. Based on these sympathies, Opterna provides cost-effective solutions that are scalable with true plug-and-play capability.

Who is Belden? Belden Inc., founded in 1902, is a global leader that provides high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions and delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial and enterprise markets. The company has around 9,000 employees and $2.5billion in sales, with headquarters in St. Louis and manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

BEIJING BEETECH

BeiJing Beetech Inc. (Stock Code: 300667), founded in 2005, provides intelligent sensors, photoelectric instruments, system solutions, and application services. It focuses on advanced sensing technology and is committed to providing efficient, accurate data for industrial, urban management, and scientific research customers.

With the acceleration of the digitalization and intellectualization of industry and cities, the company will make full use of the first mover advantage of perception technology, mature experience in industry application, and high-quality customer resources, and continue to carry out technological innovation and expansion, iteratively upgrade product application and improve operation efficiency, to build the core competitiveness of the company, guided by a deep understanding of industry needs and rapid response to the market.

The Siemon Company

The Siemon Company, founded by Carl Siemon in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1903, is an American telecommunications company that manufactures copper and optical fiber cabling systems, cabinets, racks, cable management, data center power, and cooling systems.

From supplying AT&T in the newly established telecommunications market in the early 1900s to being one of the world’s largest end-to-end network solution manufacturers, Siemon has never lost its home-grown values and dedication to customer service.

2021, Henry Siemon takes over as the company’s 5th generation President.

With over 400 patents specific to structured cabling and ISO 9001 world-class manufacturing, Siemon invests heavily in research and development, underlining the company’s long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

Techlogix

• Official website: https://www.tlnetworx.com/

Wisconsin-based TechLogix Networx, an NSI Industries brand, is a specialist in audio-visual, security, and datacom connectivity.

TechLogix joins the LYNN family and launches the LYNN AV & Security division.

• In November 2021, TechLogix was purchased by NSI to expand its fiber and electronics portfolio.
• In June 2022, NSI purchased LYNN to expand its US cable manufacturing, infrastructure product portfolio, and national warehousing footprint.
• In July 2022, TechLogix merged into LYNN to become their electronics brand and an anchor for the new LYNN AV & Security division.

TechLogix unites products and engineering resources to turnkey today’s high-performing systems with the visionary innovations needed to develop tomorrow’s. Deep resources from NSI mean customers enjoy turnkey service as well. Recently, TechLogix announced the launch of its OSPFiber cables.